The theme at Creative Tuesdays this week is Everyday Happiness.
That made me think of the little things that bring a smile to my face.
The problem with drawing that theme, is that there are a lot of little things
that fit that for me! That's one of the things I love to do...take notice
of simple pleasures and beauty around me every day.
So I listed a few...and drew them, too!
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First first
ReplyDeleteWith my burst
Even though blogger does seem dead today
DeleteSo maybe there was no hip with my hurray
And look at you rhyming away
With what you say
The cat likes that
And might purr or leave you a nice plump rat
But the something sweet to eat
You can keep such a treat
Still not going there
At my lair
Well maybe the cat
As he likes that
Eats them away at the other shore
Great showing once more
I saw you lurking minutes ago
Deleteand wondered when you would show!
lol.
yes, it is very quiet.
DeleteEveryone must be asleep
or have taken their mother out to eat.
ha.
Yeah I was lurking and looking
DeleteWhile Orlin had my time booking
As he wanted to be brushed over and over
Even on the butt like rover
I guess they all must be asleep
Or out and about counting sheep
I have five wanting that right now.
DeleteHoly Cow.
How did this happen?
Still say I should ship some to Bush #3.
I got a lot of Error 503
when trying to go on a comment spree.
So blogger is off visiting it's mother
and making commenting a real bother!
hahaha five at once is a ton
DeleteHave lots of fun
You can keep them all
For Orlin would chase them from his hall
I am getting that crap too
In my view
Over and over
Once more proving blogger is run by some dumb rover
Your artwork is utterly charming! Happy Mother's Day, Betsy.
ReplyDeletethanks, helen! I hope you've have a special day!
DeleteJust wanted to wish you a happy mommy's day!! xo
ReplyDeletethanks, jax...I did have a nice day! :)
DeleteDid they make you breakfast in bed???
DeleteNo, but they did make lunch and gave presents...and did the dishes! :)
DeleteOhh, that sounds so nice!! Clean dishes too? Lucky lady!! Glad you had a nice day :)
DeleteWait! I was so excited about being second at first I didn't see that Pat rhymed. Scared me for a minute.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. It is the small, simple things in life that bring such joy.
haha..Pat ALWAYS rhymes...and I rhyme back.
Deletebut beware...it's like a sickness that attacks.
:)
A sickness you like
DeleteAs every now and then, more and more, you take the rhyming hike
that is true.
DeleteI do it almost as much as you.
It's an addiction
or maybe an affliction?
ha.
Do a 10,000 post in rhyme
DeleteThen you will really be sublime
And it may even get all out of your system as well
Or make you rhyme even more at your cell
Bringing bloody wanker about
As you shout..haha
Love this Betsy....You know I relate to all your happy moments. I wanted so bad to do a collage, because of so many things that are my everyday happies...but crazy week with my trip...so I just slapped together one stetch that makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI have to confess....no one is as busy as you, and you still come up with masterpieces week after week. That's what I love about you...You make me happy.
I almost did just one thing, too...there are so many to choose from! :) Thanks, Wanda. I've found that Sunday afternoon is a good time for me to relax and work on my sketch. During the week I have too many chores calling my name! haha.
DeleteThe small, everyday things in life really are the best! Great artistic rendition!
ReplyDeleteyes, I totally agree! This one was really fun to do!
Deletelove it Betsy! a sweet and creative post! yep, theres lots of little ordinary things that can make a day an extraordinary pleasure, but it takes time to notice them. You do it well!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Martha...it's kind of fun to do since they are so simple and might be overlooked! :)
Deletethis is great Betsy. You do such a nice job with the drawings, came out great. I do have to say though, I saw sweet to eat and then there was feet, which I was like ok, but then saw it right. But you know what I learned in that moment….that pat's ruined feet for me forever more with those zombie feet over at his shore lol. This is very nice Betsy and hope you had a wonderful Mother's day, which of course translates, hope you had fun with your family and got a lot of nice gifts:)
ReplyDeletehahaha...oh, now that is SO funny! Yes, maybe next time I do this type of page I'll have to take a second look at my placement of words and pictures. ha. Yes, let's blame it on Pat. Good idea!
DeleteI did have a really nice day...and all of you sending my nice wishes was icing on the cake. :) thanks so much.
love this draws look special and nice Betsy, love the everyday. things. make me happy too:))
ReplyDeletelove your pies lol
DeleteThanks, Gloria...lots of little things that you like, too!
DeleteDid you have a nice day?
yep! was quiet and nice. what more?
Deleteha,ha
i was to see my mom yesterday was nice!
sure you have a nice day too!
yes, I had a nice and quiet day, too...just like I wanted. :)
Deleteyou photo of your babies sure is cute!
oh the babies grow so fast Betsy can you believe they will 18th in june Lol i cant believe!
Deletethey do grow up...way too fast. Makes me sad! :(
Deletesometimes I feel old:(
Deleteha! we write almost the same Betsy!!
DeleteI missed when they were babies!
ugh..me, too! hahaha. We should have had these babies when we were 20. What were we thinking? lol.....
Deletemaybe we dont thinking lol
Deleteoh dear I have to iron:(
ha like cinderella the day is over:(
have nice dreams!
haha..yes, it's over here, too.
Deletegood night! xo
smiles...i like your list...and there are so many little things every day that can surely bring happiness to our lives....think i will pass on the pink toes but i would not mind the bubble bath...smiles. happy mothers day!
ReplyDeleteok...you can have the bath.
DeleteI'll keep the pink toes.
They look better on me anyway.
lol.
I really like your list. :)
ReplyDeleteHave you read "1000 Gifts"? Email me your address and I'll send you a book. I have a couple extra.
There's a book? haha...I didn't even know! Is this where the lists have come from on the blogs? How fun! I'd love a copy...I'll email you. Thanks, Martha!
Delete*strawberry plants
Delete*leaves on the trees
*mascara
*colored markers
*baby spit
:)
mascara...lol...now that is something we should all be thankful for...although I'm not wearing any today....very rare for me! haha.
DeleteI really like your list too.
ReplyDeletewww.modernworld4.blogspot.com
Why, thank you Gina! And I'm glad you came to visit! :)
DeleteEnjoy your day !
ReplyDeleteBest regards from France,
Pierre
thanks pierre, dear. :)
DeleteOh yes...your list could be my list! Happy Mother's Day to you.
ReplyDeleteah, great minds, right? :)
DeleteThat's sweet presentation from you... its the little things that keeps the cheer everyday than the one special occasion.
ReplyDeleteexactly...the add up to be more than the occasional occasion, right? :)
DeleteAll these make me very happy indeed! Yay!! Gorgeous poster, Betsy! Take care
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thanks, dear kitty. I really enjoyed doing this one! Maybe a frame? Not sure yet. Maybe I'll put it on my memo board. :)
DeleteHi Betsy .. I'm with Old Kitty et al .. I love the birds singing so early in the morning and then through the day .. long spring and summer days .. great art work ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeletethanks, Hilary. I'm still having to dig you out of the blogger spam every day! haha..but no worries..when I see you've commented I go and get you out of there! :) I had a new bird singing in our trees last night. I hope he comes back so I can identify him! :)
DeleteThis is truly lovely Betsy and such a fabulous interpretation. Well done to you for putting them altogether in such a beautiful way.
ReplyDeletethanks, linda...it's going to be fun to see them all tomorrow. And I loved your 'tea', too! :)
DeleteThis reminds me of My Favorite Things from sound of music. All lovely everyday things to make you happy. :)
ReplyDeleteoh, I love that song. I should draw one just for the lyrics! :)
DeleteBetsy, we are in the side bar if you want see us LOL
ReplyDeletethe sheeps
LOL! Your sheep are talking to me? Ha...you crack me up.
Deleteok...I'll come and see!
Oh, they are cute! Very woolly. :) Thanks for posting them! haha.
DeleteThey said me: We are sure we would be happy with Betsy in her Zoo, she is very nice:))
Deletehahaha...I need sheep at my zoo! oh, wouldn't the neighbors love that?! lol.
DeleteBut your grass would be beauty!! and you dont to cut it! LOL
Deletehaha..Oh, that is so true! Then the neighbors would want to borrow them! hahaha. And when I give the five men their haircuts, I would do the sheep, too! haha.
Deleteof course! You are an expert:))
Deletehaha...maybe the sheep would sit still better then the boys? I'm always saying "stop wiggling!" lol.
DeleteTotally agree with your list - I might add chocolate and reading your blog, though that might be hard to draw!
ReplyDeletedefinitely chocolate...I need to make a page 2! :)
DeleteWishing I could comment in rhyme...
ReplyDeleteOh well....maybe next time...
I never have anything witty to say...
But, ALWAYS sending Cheers your way...
Cheers!
Linda :o)
fabulous rhyming there linda!
DeletePat will be proud!
lol.
Everyone of those things make me smile, too, Betsy! AND, your drawing and listing of them! blessings ~ Tanna
ReplyDeletethanks dear tanna. :)
DeleteI only have the singing bird daily, the rest would be a real treat! Enjoyed you beautiful artwork Betsy.
ReplyDeletethanks oceangirl...and it's a treat to have you visit!
DeleteI LOVE THIS! So much fun!!!! Really truly clever!
ReplyDeletejust the simple everyday stuff we all love, right? :)
DeleteThis is totally AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it....
thanks so much heather dear. :)
DeleteThis piece is so inspirational Betsy, love your thoughts on this and a beautiful piece too!
ReplyDeletethanks dear Christine! :)
DeleteOh, that's very very cu te. Like the lettering too. That's a really great interpretation too. Yes, pretty well sums up the good things in your daily life, doesn't it, Betsy? :) Now, call me somber, but I can't help but think of what your take might be on everyday surprise, for example,..like, two shows on at the same time and so on. :) Love your focusing on the positives there! Keep it up. TY for taking the time doing this too. Must have taken a while!
ReplyDeleteYes, it does sum up the good things...but I had to pare it down a little. Still had quite a few I wanted to add! ha. Two music CD's at once? Oh, now that is not a surprise...that is daily life, too....just not on the happiness list. lol.... Besides, nothing surprises me anymore... :)
Deleteyou know, I particualrly lie your cake rendition there. :)
ReplyDeleteIt does look like your type of cake, doesn't it? With jam in between the layers, to boot! ha.
Deletewhat a great compendium of delightful things! reminds me of the Julie Andrews song somewhat
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